Appointment of THISS Studio as Architect and Lead Designer for Wonderlab and Power Up at Science and Industry Museum, Manchester
Science Museum Group · Awarded contract
AwardedAppointment of THISS Studio as Architect and Lead Designer for Wonderlab and Power Up at Science and Industry Museum, Manchester
Awarded 27 May 2025
Awarded27 May 2025
Value£216,000.00
SupplierTHISS Studio
AgencyScience Museum Group
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryArts & Culture
Expires in 1y 7mo3y term, 48% elapsed
Awarded 27 May 2025Expires 31 May 2028
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Science Museum Group awarded a contract to THISS Studio for Architect and Lead Designer services for the Wonderlab and Power Up Project at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester.
The contract value is £216,000.
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